of Oliver Twist whilst older viewers can enjoy a modern reimagining of Great Expectations.Charles Dickens’ Birthplace CelebrationsFebruary 5–12Watch as the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth lays a special wreath in honour of Charles Dickens’ birthday then join in a

LondonCharles Dickens Bicentenery EventsFeburary 11–19Mark the month of Charles Dickens bicentenary with a series of half-term events at the Museum Of London. Children can take a stroll with the legendary author as he recounts the inspiration behind

. There’s also an ice rink, Charles Dickens’ Carollers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the Celebration Express train. As you’d expect, Orlando’s theme parks also go to town with festive spectaculars and regular ‘snow’ flurries – this is the land of make